Lewes personal trainer courses

Become A Personal Trainer In Lewes

Get your Level 2 & 3 personal training qualifications from Lewes, with a dedicated 1-to-1 mentor, weekly live support and flexible study that fits around your life. Study online, or join one of the in-person courses we bring to Lewes. No experience needed.

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How to become a personal trainer in Lewes

If you live in Lewes or anywhere in East Sussex, you can qualify as a personal trainer without travelling to a classroom every week. Our Level 2 & 3 Combined Diploma in Personal Training is taught through a fully video-based learning platform, so you study from home at your own pace.

You get a dedicated 1-to-1 mentor, weekly live support calls and monthly workshops. Theory exams are taken online, and you can film your practical assessment and upload it, so there's no need to travel for that either.

Most students qualify in 10–12 weeks studying around 3 hours a week. Once qualified, you can work in gyms across Lewes and East Sussex, or start your own personal training business.

Prefer to learn face to face? We bring our in-person courses to Lewes and across East Sussex. Book a chat with us to find out about upcoming dates.

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The Lewes fitness scene

Working as a personal trainer in Lewes

Lewes is a small town with a big appetite for fitness. Rather than one or two huge gyms, it has a cluster of independent studios, boutique training spaces and a busy leisure centre, which suits trainers who want to build a personal, word-of-mouth client base.

Price guides put personal training in East Sussex at roughly £40–£55 a session. With the South Downs right on the doorstep, outdoor sessions, walking-and-strength groups and small bootcamps are also a natural fit for the area.

We are a Sussex-based academy with our own gym just down the road in Ringmer, so Lewes is home turf for us. Brighton, Newhaven and Seaford are all a short trip away too, which means you can grow a client base across this part of the county as well as in town.

Our own gymPro-Fitness Academy & Gym in Ringmer, a short drive from Lewes.
Leisure centreLewes Leisure Centre on Mountfield Road, with a gym, pool and classes.
Independent gyms and studiosGo Fitness on Brooks Road, Soulfit on the High Street and Body Happy on Friars Walk.
Personal training studiosSmaller PT-led spaces such as The Body Workshop on Brook Street and Totalfit Personal Training.
OutdoorsThe South Downs and the town’s parks are popular for outdoor one-to-ones and small-group sessions.

Examples of where a qualified PT could work in and around Lewes. Apart from our own Ringmer gym, Pro-Fitness Academy is not affiliated with these gyms.

Course pathways

Choose how you want to learn

Every route leads to the same Level 2 & 3 Combined Diploma in Personal Training.

Online

Study fully online from Lewes at your own pace, with a mentor and live support whenever you need it.

  • Fully video-based learning
  • Your own 1-to-1 mentor
  • Weekly group support calls
  • Theory exams from home

Hybrid

Everything in Online, plus live event days where you learn and network in person.

  • Everything in Online
  • Two live event days at iconic venues
  • Live speakers and practical workshops
  • Network with students and coaches

In-person

Prefer a classroom? We bring our in-person courses to Lewes and across East Sussex. Contact us for more info.

  • Taught in person by our tutors
  • Develop hands-on practical coaching skills
  • Courses running in Lewes

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What's included

Everything you need to qualify

10–12 weeksTypical time to qualify at about 3 hours a week, or 6–8 weeks on our fast track.
1-to-1 mentorA dedicated mentor who supports you through the course and beyond.
Weekly live callsGroup support calls every week, plus monthly live workshops.
Exams from homeTheory exams online. Film your practicals or be assessed in person.
Student stories

Real students, real careers

Harley
Harley
Now a PT in Sydney
The course prepared me incredibly well for life as a PT. I felt like I was ahead of the game compared to everyone else.Watch Harley's story →
Reece
Reece
Recommended by a friend
The overall service makes PFA the best option if you want to become a PT.Watch Reece's story →
Emma
Emma
Became a PT for extra income
I became a PT because I wanted to earn a bit of extra money. My favourite thing about PFA was the help I received.Watch Emma's story →
Nearby areas

Also near Lewes: Personal trainer courses in Brighton · Personal trainer courses in Uckfield · Personal trainer courses in Seaford
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FAQs

Personal trainer courses in Lewes: your questions answered

How much do personal trainers charge in Lewes?Price guides put personal training in East Sussex at roughly £40–£55 a session. What you charge will depend on your experience, where you train clients and whether you offer packages, outdoor groups or online coaching.
Can I work in Brighton as well as Lewes?Yes. Your qualification is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in the UK, and Brighton is only a short train ride from Lewes. Many trainers split their week between a local studio and clients in a nearby town.
Can I do a personal trainer course in Lewes online?Yes. Our courses are studied online through our video-based learning platform, so you can qualify from Lewes with full support from a 1-to-1 mentor and weekly live calls.
How long does it take to become a personal trainer?Most students qualify in 10–12 weeks, studying around 3 hours a week. Our fast track can get you qualified in 6–8 weeks, and you have up to 2 years to finish.
Do you run in-person courses in Lewes?Yes. We bring our in-person personal trainer courses to Lewes and across East Sussex. Contact us for upcoming dates and more information.
Do I need to travel for my exams?No. Theory exams are taken online. For your practical, you can film your sessions and upload them at no extra cost, or choose to be assessed in person (extra fee).
Is the qualification recognised by gyms in Lewes?Yes. Our Level 2 & 3 Diploma is VTCT accredited and CIMSPA endorsed, recognised by gyms across the UK and internationally through iTEC.
Do I need any experience?No. Our courses start from the basics and your mentor supports you all the way. The minimum age is 16.
How much does a personal trainer course cost?Download our free brochure for full prices. You can spread the cost with interest-free monthly payment plans, with no credit checks.
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